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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-05-27
A Very Neat Swindle.

From Pittsburg Times of Wednesday,
Several farmers living along the
Butler plank road between Allegheny
City and the Glade Mills have been
neatly victimized during the past
week by set of swindlers, to the ex-
tent of at least $3.50. William Nc
Donald, one of the victims, was seen
in Allegheny last night, and says the
swindlers operated in this way: A
barouche containing four well.dress-
ed men stopped at Plankerton's hotel
on the Perrysville road last Wednes-
day and one of the men announced
that the party was prospecting for oil
territory in that neighb0rhood and
that they would likely call and exam
inc the farms of residents along the
Butler road.
The next day the alleged prospec-
tive tour commenced, and the first
person called on was John Shafer
His land was examined by an alleged
expert who accompanied the party
and pronounced it excellent oil terri
tory. The territory was then leased
and the lease made out ald the far
mer given d check for $50 as bonus.
The prospectors stopped a Shafer's
house all night and in payment of
their lodging and stabling of the
team presented a check on q Butler
bank for $40, purporting to be aligned
by Mr.. Stoughton, of that town. The
bill amounted to 81 SO and the farm
er gave them $l5 so in change.
Several other grangers were visit
ed and the same racket worked sue
cessfully in Il, ost cases. Some of the
farmers became suspicious, and while
they leased their lands refused to be
taken in by the change scheme. One
of the latter communicated his sus-
pibions to Shafer on Friday last and
be went to Butler on Saturday and
found the check given him was bo-
gus.
This exposure spread like wildfire
and the four men were eagerly sought
for all over the country. but they had
disappeared.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-05-27
General Notes.

By the collision of two large ocean
steamers In mid ocean last Thursday
afternoon five persons were killed
and several injured One vessel had
her bow torn off, and a great hole
was made in the side of the other, but
the water-tight bulkheadS kept both
vessels from sinking.
1t takes the tusks of $4,000 ele-
plants per year to supply the worlds
piano keys, billiard balls and knife
handles.
Queen Kapiolana, the royal visitor
from the Sandwich Islands, tips the
scales at 200 pounds.
Miss Rose Elizabeth Cleveland has
accepted a place as first assistant In a
school for young ladies in New York
city.
Over in New Jersey elopements
are becoming so frequent that the
business men are talking of taking
their wives along to work.
The knee hreeches boom in Chica-
go has bursted The young men had
the courage, but they didn't haye the
legs.
O'Brien's Impressions of Toronto
were not altogether agreeable, but
they were certainly very striking.
A man out in Ohio grew tired of
life and leaped into a well. He prob
ably "kicked the bucket as be went
down.
Down in San Antonio, Texas,
there was long drouth, and the
people made unpleasant but forcible
remarks about tie dust. Then the
rain began to fall. and it kept falling
until the people walked waist deep in
mud Even then they were not hap
pv. 1t seems to be impossible to
please some folks.
Two clipper ships, the Seminole
and the Charmer, started from New
York on Thursday of last week for a
long race. Their destination is San
Francisco. 1t will probably be more
than three months before the race is
ended, and it is said that considera.
BILE money has been staked on the re
suit.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-05-27
Six Months School Term.

The Legislature did well when it
passed the act compelling school dis
tricts to keep the schools open at
least six months in the year. There
are but few counties that do not
have eyen longer terms, and those
that do not have ought to be COM
PEELED to keep them open. There are
some cases in which this may be u
hardship, but nearly all laws work
hardship in some way or other and
that fact is no reason why the general
public should be made to suffer for
the want Of just and proper require
ment. The addition of half million
of dollars to the school fund will add
just one-half to the allotment which
the districts are now receiving. This
will partly compensate them for the
additional expense. This Legisla-
ture is entitled to great credit for the
way in which it has treated the
schools. -Er.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-05-27
Called In.

The last of the per cent. bonds OF
the Government have been called for
redemption by the Secretary OF the
Treasury. They amount to near
twenty millions dollars, the principal
and interest of which are due July lst
next. These are the only bonds Of
the Government subject to payment
at par at the will of the Government.
The next bonds, A per cent. do not
come due until 1891 and then none
after that until 1907. This state OF
affairs. as to the said bonds, it il
feared may raise perplexing ques
ton in the financial affairs of the
Government, in which the surplus
revenue, the tariff and other questions
al will enter.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-05-27
Anniversary Surprise.

Tuesday, May II, 1881, was
memorable day in the history OF Mr.,
and Mrs. J. J. Shanor, of Muddy
creek, twp. 1t was the seyenty-ifth
anniversary of his birth; and for
weeks before the idea of suitably cele-
brating it had been entertained by his
friends. So skillfully were he plans
laid, and so adroitly the preparations
concealed, that not a suspicion was
caused in the minds of the aged cou-
pie until their friends-and their
name is legion-began to come from
all points of the compass, with we'll
filed baskets and smiling counte-
nances. The surprise was complete,
and as family after family arrived
with their congratulations, the feeling
of joy and gladness that thrilled the
breast of "Uncle Jonathan" could not
be expressed, but could easily be read
from his happy face. The early por-
ton of the day was spent in greeting
friends, renewing acquaintanceships,
showering congratulations upon Mr..
and Mrs. Shanor, and in other social
pleasures.
A raid was then made upon a well
laden table which groaned under the
weight of "good things" and which
perfectly satisfied the wants of all.
After dinner, final meeting was or
ganized by the election of Judge Gar
vey, Pres, and w. B. Dodds, Sec'y.
Addresses were made by Rev. burst,
and Prof. P. A. Shanor, in which Mr..
Shanor was congratulated for having
so successfully withstood the storms
of so many winters; his present ex-
cellent health and strength; his happy
family relations; and the bright
hopes of the future glorious rewards
of his life of faith Mr.. Conrad
Beighley responded in behalf of Mr..
and Mrs. Shanor. The meeting then
adjourned, and the $50 guests return
ed home better prepared by theiI
holiday to assume again the calls oi
life, and left Mr.. and Mrs. Sbanor
happy because of the manifestation o.
friendship and good will given them
by this happy occasion. **x
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-05-27
Somerset SwearS Off.
From Pittsburg Dispatch.

From Pittsburg Dispatch.
SOMERSET, PA. May 23.-The liquor
men of this county were never before
SO completely knocked out as when
Judge Baer read from the bench that
all the applications for licenses were
refused by his associates, Judges
Shaver and Walker Somerset is
decidedly temperance county, and
the fight against license last year re-
suited in shutting up every licensed
bar in the county seat. Still good
many licenses were granted at other
points in the county This year
however, the new Associate Judges
sat fatty down ,metaphorically speak
ing, upon the whole business, and not
a license in the entire county was
granted. The disappointment of
som of the liquor men is great, and
all day the air was blue with
"cusses." while the temperance peo-
pie are very jubilant over their suc-
cess. A union praise meeting was
held in the Lutberen Church last
night. where enthusiastic speeches
were make by both men and wo-
men.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-05-27
Resolutions of Respect.

The Ladies' Missionary Society of
the United Presbyterian Church of
Prospect adopted the following reso-
lutions, relative to the death Of
Amanda Shanor, who departed this
life May 9, 1857
WHEREAS, Our Heavenly Father
has in His Infinite wisdom been pleas
ed to visit this Society and call to
Himself one of our most faithful
members, therefore,
ResolUed, That we, as a Society,
bow in submission to the will of
God, resting assured that our loss is
her gain.
Second, That we will strive to live
50 that we also may be ready to say
welcome" when the Master shall
call Cs.
Third, That we tender our heart
felt sympathies to the bereaved fami-
ly, relatives and friends, and commit
them to the tender mercy of Him
"wbo doeth oil things WE'LL"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-05-27
w. C.. T. u.

The Fifth Semi-Annual Meeting
of the Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union of Butler county, will
convene In, Millerstown, Tuesday
June l4th.
Presidents of Unions and county
superintendents are members of Con-
ventions. Each Union is entitled to
three (3l delegates. Let there be
full representation as the Convention
promises to be one of unusual inter-
est
Mrs. Frances L. Swift, President
of the State Union will conduct the
Convention. DR.. Mary A. Allen of
Ithaca, n. Y, will lecture Tuesday
and Wednesday evenings. l4th and
18th. Programme next week.
MRS. ELIZABETH r. DAIN,
President.
MISS MARY E. SULLIVAN,
nn1r
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-05-27

THE Pittsburg Com Gazette OF
Tuesday last contains in full the prop
erty Of the Pittsburg q Western
Railroad Company, as advertised to
be sold in Pittsburg on June 9Th. All
the road in this county, from Gallery
up, including the depot buildings and
grounds in Springdale, this places are
among the pieces, rights, leases, etc.
that are advertised for sale.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-05-27

WASHINGTON, May % Acting
Secretary Thompson TO day appoint
ed com mittee to make an examina
tion of the books and assets of the
Office Of the United States Treasurer,
incident to the transfer of that office
from Mr. Jordan to Mr.. Hyatt. The
examination will involve On actual
count of all the money In the treas
ury, including Sl37. 600, 900 in paper
money in the reserve vaults, S95, ,O00.-
600 in the cash vault. $50, 900 in
standard silver dollars, S25 900, 900
in gold coin and smaller quantity
of fractional silver.
The committee in making the count
will have the assistance of Is persons,
including expert counters. 1t began
this afternoon, and can hardly be lln-
ished inside of two months
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-05-27
Latest From Kiestcr.

For the CITIZEN.
A fine rain, and very much need
ed.
Some late potatoes to plant yet.
Robert is six inches taller-its a
boy.
George Campbell says he will pay
the highest price for wool.
The Lutberans from Greenville
will hold the first picnic at the Park
this year, on the first day of June, and
the Catholics on the 25th, while
others will occupy it in the interim.
Mrs. John Kiester is now running
a Livery Stable for the accommoda,
ton of Commercial travellers and
others. Goodbye,
LEoNIDAs
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-05-27
Republican Primary Election.

The Republican voters of Butler Co..
are requested to meet at their usual
places of holding elections on Satur,
day June 4th, between the hours OF
/ and I O'Clock PM, to vote by ballot
for one person for Sheriff; one person
for Prothonotary; one person for
Register and Recorder; two persons
for County Commissioner; one person
for Clerk of Courts; two persons Tor
County Auditor; one person for Cor
oner; two Representative Delegates
to State Convention; one person Tor
Return Judge. Said Return Judges
are to meet in convention at Butler
on Monday, June 9Th, at l O'Clock
PM, to count up the votes and de,
clare the result, and to attend to all
other business that shall come before
them. Said Return Judges to con-
stitute the County Committee tor the
coming year.
The election will be held under the
rules governing primary elections.
Republicans only are to participate
At said election. By order of Com.
e. E ABRAMS.
Chairman.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-05-27

Hon. ANDREW Fl. DILL, OF Union
county, has been appointed United
States Marshal for the eastern DIS
trict of the State. Mr.. Dill was the
Democratic candidate for Governor
in 1878 when Governor Hoyt was
elected.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-05-27

THE vote in the counties compos-
ing this new Congressional district
at the election for Governor last tall, /,
was as follows: Beaver, Butler, Law
reuce and Mercer counties, Repuoll-
can vote, 1866; Democratic vote'
I3,O39-Republican majority on Gov
ernor, 1927.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-05-27
MIZPAH.
West Liberty Items.

Candidates pretty thick as every
body knows.
Mrs. Elizabeth McDeavitt has built
q new house, On her farm in Brady
township.
The house of Mr.. Lilly was de-
stroyed by fire on Tuesday of last
week. 1t caught fIom the kitchen
stove and was consumed in one hour.
About one half of his household goods
were also burned. He was insured
for $500 on his house and $l75 on
his furniture in London Company.
X.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-05-27
M A HID.

STARE At North Wash.
ington, on May II, by Rev. Il. b. Starks,
Mr. l. Presley Marslapd aui Miss A.
Euphcmia Starr.
COVERT-MCEEE5 Mag II, by Rev j.
NJ. Ray, Mr., Thomas L. Covert and Miss
Mary Rebecoa.A .AcNees, at Prospect.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-05-27
Court.

The regular June Term of our
, Courts commences Monday a week,
June 6, continuing two weeks, on the
first of which the Grand Jury will be
in session and the second will be
taken up in the trial of criminal cases
on1v
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-05-27

THE bill to prevent the sale of in
toxicating drinks on Decoration Day
failed to pass in the Legislature. Inis
is generally regretted.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-05-27
DEATHS

KEIL-At his home ia \ llegheny, Sunday,
May 22, 1887, George Keil. formerly Of
Butler, aged 80 years.
GOLDINGER-At his home in Parker twp,
Monday May, 31 !, Au;h hlny ,Goldinger, r,aged
about 70 yeaIs. On the previous Saturday
Mr.. Goldinger drank very freely from cool
spring, and then sat in the 81 ade, after over
heating himself at field work, and was
seized with a sickness flom which he did
not recover.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-05-27

NOTHING particularly new In tne
oil fields Of this county. Inc price
of oil remains about same as iAs'
week. from GO to GO cents.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-05-27

The Importance Of purifying the blood can
not be overcstimated, for without pure
blood you cannot enjoy good health.
At this season nearly every one needs a
good medicine to purify, vitalize, and enrich
the blood, and Hoods Sarsaparilla is worthy
your confidence. 1t is peculiar IN that IL
strengthens and builds up the system, creates
an appetite, and tones the digestion, while
it eradIcatcs disease. Give 1t trial.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is sold by all druggists.
Prepared by c. l. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-05-27
FOR SHERIFF.

EOh = N Eh IEF.
w. c. GLENN,
OF Sunbury borough.
A. G. CAMPBELL.
OF Oakland township.
DAVID r. KENNEDY,
OF Muddycreek township
COL. .. C. REDIC,
OF Allegheny township.
WILLIAM NJ. BROWN,
OF Forward township.
THOMAS r HOON,
OF Centre township.
ISAAC C. MCNEES,
OF Brady township.
s. d. HAZLETT,
OF Winfield tow nship.
JOHN K. VINCENT,
OF Marion township.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-05-27

THE rains of Tuesday and Tuesday
night last were welcome here anu
have done great good.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-05-27
u V. :; 3. H4sbs, FlsDsrr, sse'ys.

THE High License law, as passed
by the Legislature, appears IN full IN
the CITIZEN this week.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-05-27
FOR TREASUR Err,

FOR TR EASUR Err,
AMOS SEATON,
OF Venango township.
PHILIP SNIDER,
OF Clinton township.
JAS. s. WILSON,
Of Centreville borough.
CYRUS HARPER,
OF Cranberry township.
JAS. j. CAMPBELL,
OF Fairview township.
G. C. ROESSING,
Of Butler borough.
WILLIAM BAUDER,
OF Muddycreek twp.
r. F. EKIN,
OF Connoquenessingt township.
JAMES CRANMER,
OfClay township.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-05-27
REGIS TER xE RECORDER,

REGIS TER N fsECOR ID Il IS,
JAMES VI. FLEMING,
OF Buffalo township.
LEANDER NJ. WISE,
OF Summit township.
II. N. WISE,
OF Jackson township.
JAMES NJ. CARSON,
OF Butler borough.
j. P. DAVIS,
OF Brady township.
DAVID L. DALE,
OF Butler borough.
II. A. AYRES,
OF Mercer township.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-05-27
COMMUNICATIONS,
Prospect Sprigs.

EDS. CITIZEN. Be it Observed
That the sprigs are in need of rain.
That P, A. Shanor of West New
ton, was visiting at Mr.. John Mar
tins last week.
That Male Garland, of Pittsburg,
was in town on business and looking
up old friends.
That ladies' hats are leaving the
shops continuously.
That one of our bellies "does wish
her fellow would come out on Deco
ration Day"
That the pleasantest hour is re-
hersal of youthful times by old
friends.
That Rev. Clark will preach the
memorial sermon in the Lutheran
Church, on May 29, at PM
That Decoration services will be
held in Critchlow's Grove on May
80, at 10A,M. Let all come to do
honor to the old guard.
That the W.C.T.U. egg social will
probably come off on Decoration Day
evening, in the Academy.
That birthday parties are becoming
common occurrences.
That Harry English has a new
wars-cure. Try him.
That S. S. Forester will soon get
a pension on deafness.
That Davy Allen looks cross at
Geo. Cowan. Davy, get new girl.
That Jesse Bowers is the boss fish
erman.
That Mrs, S. B. Martincourt has
returned from business visit to the
City of Smoke.
That an increase of $500, 900, in
the school appropriation, does surely
mean better wages for the teachers
Teachers, your work will not always
be poorly paid for.
MIZPAH
The ladies of the Y. W. G. T. U.
will hold an egg social in Prospect
Academy Chapel, Monday evening,
May 80, for the benefit of the Union
This is something new in this county
and all are invited to attend. A
pleasant time is anticipated. Ad.
mission free
The annual Memorial Services will
be held in the Lutheran Church,
Prospect, on Sabbath the 29th inst,
at 8 O'Clock PM. Rev. Jas A. CLARK
will preach the sermon to the sol
diers. All are invited.
HENRY HEYL Chairman of Com
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-05-27
FOR PROTHONOTARY,

NAAMAN f. BARTLEY,
Of Clay twp. formerly of Penn twp
w. II. SHIRA,
Late of Washinton twp.-now of Butler.
CAPT. JOHN G. BiPPUS,
OF Oakland township.
JOHN d. HARRISON.
OF Clinton township.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-05-27

Fourth, That these resolutions be
recorded in the minutes of the Society,
also a copy published in the county
papers. BY order OF
Mrs JAS. A. CLARK,
Mrs. DAVID ENGLISH, Com
Mrs J o. DoDDs
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-05-27
For Sale.

A fresh cow for sale. Enquire at
this Office.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-05-27
BUTLER COUNTY, April 5th, 1857.

BUTLER COUNTY, April 9Th, 1857.
A. N. Beers duly appointed Appraiser of
mercantile and other license tax in and for
said county do hereby certify that the fore
going and annexed is a correct list for the
year 1887 of every person and who is actually
subject TO pay a license tax under existing
laws in the county aforesaid with the names
of.
A. NJ BEERS,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-05-27
RuTLER COUNTY. IS :

BUTLER COUNTY, S.:
Personally appeared before me, Reuben
McElyain, Clerk of Quarter Sessions Court
of Butler county, Pa, A. NJ. Beers who being
duly sworn does depose and say that the
aboye and foregoing is a true and correct
statement.
Sworn and subscribed before me this 5th
day Of April, 1887.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-05-27

Judge Furst filed a dissenting
opinion like this
"Under the law and the facts this
license should be granted. l there
fore dissent from the decree made by
the Associates.
A. 0. FURsT, Z. J."
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-05-27
A Two Months Job.

MISS MARY f. SULLIVAN,
Cor. Sec'y,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-06-15

p. G. Welloorn and wife TO J.L.
B. Snyder, 220d acres, nj. 4.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-06-15

Gus for his peculiarities and the magnif-
cence OF style In which he lived. Strange,
at the same time he was the soul of
thrift. His county seat, Caaons, had cost
him $1,000, 900. He dined il public like
the king, with music played and sur
rounded by his Swiss guards. In 17I9
the Duke, while on journey, stopped at
the "Castle Inn," at Marlborough. 5ust
as his gorgeous gilded coach rolled into
the courtyard frightful shrieks were
heard and young girl of remarkable
beauty, but whose golden locks and white
face were streaming with blood, was
seen rushing francticslly hither and
thither, trying TO escape from e brutal
man, the hostler of the lun, who was
striking her with the butt end of 4 heavy
horse whip. The enraged Duke ordered
the wretch TO stop, but the hostler re
piled that the girl, who was the barmaid
Of the inn, was his wife, and he could do
what he liked with her, Offering st the
same time, with wicked Ieer, TO sell his
right TO the Duke. The latter took him
at his word, threw down 20 guiHess, and
when ne left the town took the uRlucky
barmaid with him. Now, you will see
that all dukes are not bad, for the Duke
Of Chandos had his prolege well edu-
Gated, and she developed into sn elegant
and accomplished W5man, who after
wGrd became the wife of Sir Thomas
DCval. Sir Thomas, however, lived out
a few years, and, dying, left q fortune OF
$40, 900 to his widow. During this inter
val, however, the Duchess of Chandos
also died, and then, in the year 1875, the
noble Duke welded the ex-barmaid and, |
the chronicles tell US, never repented the !
bargain, for he wrote this in his will az J
owe the greatest comfort have enjoyed
in this life to my duchess, Lydia !
Catherine" And, furthermore, he Or |
lered that in death they should not be !
iiyi led, and that marble monument
should be erected to her. This quBint |
'2mance is to be found in book in the I
British museum, bound in piece of red !
yelvet left over from the pail used on the
,ofiin of the Duchess